Flanked by dramatic cliffs and right by the sea, the Atlantica Imperial Resort is in a wonderful out-of-the-way spot. Better still, Kolymbia’s sand and shingle beach is on the doorstep. Plus, it’s just a short walk to the tavernas and bars of Kolymbia town.
The swimming pool is amazing. Laid out like a tropical lagoon, it’s surrounded by lawns, sunloungers and palm-thatched parasols. There’s even an outdoor whirlpool. What’s more, the whole area looks out to sea so you can drink in those fabulous views.
On the bedroom front, the standard ones are very spacious. They’re decorated in shades of cream and terracotta and furnished with attractive pale wood furniture. The superior rooms, meanwhile, are kitted out with special extras like bathrobes and Hi-Fi systems. For the ultimate in luxury, plump for a junior suite or an ultra-exclusive Imperial suite. The first come with muslin-draped four-poster beds and contemporary wicker furniture while the latter boast split-level rooms, with lounges and open-plan bedrooms.
As lovely as the rooms are, it’s the public areas that steal the limelight. At the hotel’s heart is a cathedral-like atrium. Topped by a colossal glass dome, this spectacular space features a tropical garden, complete with palm trees. A twin staircase sweeps up the middle, connecting the lobby to the overhead gallery floors. Close by, the lounge-bar, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is filled with contemporary cream sofas and French-style salon chairs dressed in zebra stripes.
The restaurant is also very chic. Think striking black and white chequered floors, crisp white tablecloths and modern cream-coloured chairs. And the food is just as good as the setting, with lavish buffets the mainstay. As this hotel is also part of the Thomson Gold portfolio, you can expect plenty in the way of top entertainment – everything from live music to comedy and professional shows. Factor in tennis courts, a gym and watersports and you’ve got one seriously impressive hotel.
Swimming pool
- Free-form swimming pool
- Sunbeds
- Whirlpool bath
- Pool towels
- Sunbeds on the beach
- Non-smoking main dining room
- Buffet menu offering British favourites and traditional Greek dishes
- Al fresco dining on the restaurant terrace
- Occasional themed dining
- These do not form part of your All Inclusive package: à la carte restaurant with sea view
- Stone grill à la carte restaurant
- Organised daytime activities
- Dancing to live band
- Thomson Gold entertainment takes place either inside or at the pavilion on the pool terraces
- Lobby bar
- 2 tennis courts
- Gym
- Table tennis
- Mini-football
- Darts
- Boccia
- Occasional aerobics & aqua aerobics
- Free scuba diving introduction
- Guests booking the All Inclusive Option receive 1 complimentary use per stay of the following facilities:
- Sauna
- Pedalos and canoes - once per day
Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK
4>All inclusive option4>- All meals
- Hot & cold snacks
- Buffet lunch
- Picnic baskets available for days out
- Ice-cream
- Afternoon tea/coffee & biscuits
- Evening buffet 18:30-21:30
- Midnight snacks
- 1 à la carte meal per stay
- Local alcoholic & soft drinks, time restrictions may apply
- Activities as listed
- Entertainment as listed
- Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges - please see the A-Z Guide
4>Location4>
- On the beach
- Selection of café bars, tavernas and shops in the resort centre
4>Room facilities4>
- Standard rooms are spacious with twin beds or double beds
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Air-conditioning, Jun-Sep
- Minibar on request
- Safety deposit box
- Superior rooms with double bed, sea view, balcony, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini Hi-Fi system with CDs available at reception, bathrobes, fruit & wine on arrival
- Imperial mezzanine suites in the main building, split-level with a sitting room downstairs, open-plan bedroom upstairs with a double bed and foldaway bed in the lounge - foldaway bed can be replace with single bed on request
- All other facilities as superior rooms
- Junior suites are superior rooms on the ground floor with double beds and terraces, sea view, sitting area and private sunbeds
- Single & sea view rooms
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4>No. of lifts4>2 in the main building only
4>Other facilities4>- These do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
- Safety deposit box
- Watersports centre on the beach
- 18-hole golf course at Afandou, 7km away
- Massage
- Pool table
4>Official rating4>
A Deluxe
4>Essential Information4>This hotel is part of the Thomson Gold selection, which has been designed specifically for couples, therefore whilst there may be children from other operators at this hotel, we do not accept bookings for children under the age of 16. Please see the A-Z Guide for more information.
4>Travel Advisor4>You get all the great benefits of Thomson 24/7 plus a Holiday Advisor will regularly call in to your accommodation.
4>Extra local charges4>Some facilities may incur extra local charges